Richmond Symphony & VCU Orchestra Project
June 24 - 29, 2012
Orchestra Intensive
June 24-June 29 • 9am-5pm
Strings, Winds, Brass
Grades 8-12
$370
Orchestra Intensive is designed for ambitious middle and high school students who are looking for intense music study. The Orchestra Intensive camp is an advanced full symphony camp. Admission by audition only.
Orchestra Intensive musician’s typical day includes:
Orchestra Project Brochure
Financial Aid Application
Audition Reference Guide
• Full Symphony rehearsal
• Small ensembles (i.e. quartets and quintets)
• Sectionals
• Masterclasses/Technique workshops
• Theory
• Private Lessons (optional)
Audition Dates:
• January 14, 2012
• March 17, 2012
Audition Requirements:
• Two contrasting pieces or movements (contrasting tempo or style)*
• Two scales of choice
• Sight reading
DVD Option :
• Click here to download DVD guildelines.
• Due
March 30, 2012 (a letter of recommendation is required with DVD)
Notification of acceptance:
• April 2, 2012
An additional audition date may be scheduled for vacancies only in early May. Please check website for more information after April 2. String musicians not accepted into Orchestra Intensive will be placed into String Odyssey.
String Odyssey
June 24 – June 29 • 9am-3pm
Strings • Grades 3-12
$290
Odyssey is designed for string students with 2 or more years of experience on their instrument.
Odyssey is open to all string players currently in grades 3-12 (for the 2010-11 school year) with a
teacher recommendation. A limited number of positions are available and will be filled on a first-come,
first-served basis.
String Odyssey Musician’s typical day includes:
• String Orchestra rehearsal
• Sectionals
• Handbells/Choir
• Private Lessons (optional)
• Recreation (optional)
String Odyssey Placement Auditions:
Students will play a brief placement audition on Sunday, June 24th, after the camp orientation. Placement audition excerpts will be available May 2012.
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Private Lessons • $50/ hour
Optional 60-minute private lessons will be available by Orchestra Project faculty for an additional $50 fee per lesson. Lessons will be filled on a first-come- first served basis. The lesson schedule will be sent to students the week before camp.
Resident Camper • $370/week
Middle and high school students who wish to reside at VCU during the Orchestra Project will be housed in VCU dormitories. Students will be supervised by resident counselors. Members of the opposite gender will be housed on separate floors. The resident camper fee includes 6 days, 5 nights, all meals, a bedding package, and VCU recreation pass.
After-camp Recreation • $35/week
Supervised recreational activities are offered at VCU's Cary Street Gym from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Discounts/ Refund Policy/ Payment Schedule
Early Bird Discount Deadline An early bird discount of $20 can be taken from the tuition if application is postmarked by the following.
• Orchestra Intensive: March 2, 2012
• String Odyssey: April 6, 2012
Financial Assistance
A limited amount of financial assistance is available, based on need and a first-come, first-served basis. The financial assistance application deadline is Friday, April 27, 2012.
Refunds
No refunds will be granted after June 1, 2012.
Payment Schedule
• String Odyssey - $150 deposit (includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee) due with the application.
• Orchestra Intensive - $25 non-refundable registration fee due with application. $150 deposit due upon acceptance.
• All final balances due June 1, 2012 for both camps.
For questions, contact:
Megan Osborn, Assistant Director of Education & Community Engagement
Richmond Symphony
612 E. Grace St. Suite #401 • Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 788-4717 x 144
mosborn@richmondsymphony.com
